Obituary of Adora Smithen

Our Father in Heaven opened His arms to receive Adora G. Smithen on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 101. Adora was born on February 16, 1917 in Cayuga, Texas to James Lawrence Godley and Willie Lou (Daniel) Godley.

Adora was a devoted wife and mother. She cherished her family and homelife above all else. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and fiercely loved America. Adora had many creative talents. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting and oil canvas painting. She volunteered her time with the Tulsa Library Literacy program and served as a Gillie for Gilcrease Museum. Adora was a member of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church for many years.

The family will receive friends 5-7:00 p.m. Monday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home Foundation or Gilcrease Museum.

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